Clinical Contracts Manager

LHH is seeking a Clinical Contracts Manager to join their dynamic client on a contract basis in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in contract negotiation and management to support clinical and other business operations. This position requires strong attention to detail, an understanding of clinical research operations, and the ability to assess and mitigate legal risks effectively.

Job Type: Contract to Hire, Onsite, Full-Time

Pay Range: $50 - $65 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and negotiate clinical-related contracts, ensuring alignment with company policies, legal requirements, and privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with other business units (e.g., R&D, IT, regulatory affairs) to facilitate contract negotiation and execution.
• Partner with the Contracts Team and internal departments to balance workloads and ensure contracts are completed promptly.
• Act as a primary point of contact between internal stakeholders and external entities, including clinical research organizations, vendors, and consultants.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate contract records within the contract lifecycle management system while adhering to organizational standards.
• Provide guidance and training on contracting processes, obligations, and company policies in partnership with in-house counsel.
• Support the development and refinement of contract templates, negotiation guides, and internal policies.
• Keep stakeholders informed of contract progress through clear and timely updates.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in negotiating and managing a variety of contracts, such as confidentiality agreements, vendor and service agreements, consulting agreements, software agreements, statements of work, amendments, and change orders with external partners.
• A minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with clinical trial agreements.
• Strong understanding of key legal terms and the ability to assess and manage risks effectively.
• Solid knowledge of clinical operations and research, with direct experience collaborating with contract research organizations involved in clinical trials.
• Proficiency with contract lifecycle management tools and e-signature platforms.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance